Column: On the power of giving a crap
By Henry Gargan | April 23Since August, I’ve had to lie to myself every day. “My work is very, very important,” I’d tell my reflection as I brushed my teeth in the mornings.
Since August, I’ve had to lie to myself every day. “My work is very, very important,” I’d tell my reflection as I brushed my teeth in the mornings.
Chapel Hill can be a lonely place in the summer.
What do you wish you’d known about college before you got to UNC?
It’s been a tough week for me. No, I don’t want your pity — really. It’s fine. Hear me out.
I have the best job at The Daily Tar Heel. We, the opinion desk’s columnists, writers and editors have more or less a carte blanche to do as we like with the back page — and the most comfortable couch in the newsroom. It’s awesome. Consider it a credit to my restraint that the cartoon isn’t just a cat picture every day.
I never felt like more than a particularly knowledgeable tourist during the four months I spent in Paris last spring as an exchange student. But to read Wednesday morning that the attacks in Paris took place mere blocks from my apartment in the Marais was jarring nonetheless.
I never told anybody, but I secretly loved finals week my first year at UNC. After a semester spent wondering whether I was doing college right, it was a relief to know the answer had been reduced to a simple directive: Study hard, and pass a test.
Sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll are popular, but not just because they’re fun. Each carries valuable social capital.
What will your vote do? I’m not sure I could give you a good answer.
The position of opinion editor is a high and noble office.
Tristan Routh is an attorney for the Student Legal Services. He assists students with various legal advice, including leases on houses or apartments. .
Many students rummage through the books piled outside of Davis Library on Tuesday for the used book sale hosted by Student Chapter of the American Library Association (SCALA. The sale will continue until Thursday, April 2nd.
Violet Strickland of Hillsborough sits with her egg basket after the conclusion of Saturday’s egg hunt at River Park in Hillsborough. She found one egg.
Former UNC football player Tim Scott rests during Tuesday’s Pro Day. He tied with Roy Smith for the best 40-yard dash time.
Senior attackman Joey Sankey (11) carries the ball down the field during the Feb. 27 12-10 win over the University of Denver.
Centerfielder Aquilla Mateen currently leads the North Carolina softball team in both hits and stolen bases. Her athleticism helped her on the way to All-ACC honors during her sophomore campaign.
Sophomore midfielder Tate Jozokos (28) looks downfield to pass the ball during Friday’s 12-10 win over Denver. Jozokos had one point and one assist.
Junior defenseman Zach Powers (77) carries the ball down the field.